How to Download Aadhaar Card: Lost your Aadhaar card or can’t recall your number? Don’t worry! Here’s how you can easily download your e-Aadhaar card online from the UIDAI website within minutes.
Download Aadhaar Card Without Aadhaar Number
In today’s digital age, the Aadhaar card has become one of the most essential identity documents for every Indian citizen. Whether it’s for opening a bank account, applying for government schemes, getting a new SIM card, or school admission Aadhaar is required everywhere.
If you have lost your Aadhaar card and do not remember the number, you can still download your e-Aadhaar card from home through the official UIDAI website.
Steps to Retrieve Lost or Forgotten Aadhaar Number
- Visit the official UIDAI website: [https://uidai.gov.in](https://uidai.gov.in).
- Go to the “My Aadhaar” section and click on “Retrieve Lost or Forgotten UID/EID.”
- Enter your name, date of birth, and registered mobile number or email ID.
- Fill in the captcha code and click on “Send OTP.”
- Verify the OTP received on your registered mobile or email.
- Once verified, your Aadhaar details will appear on the screen.
- You will also receive your Aadhaar number via SMS or email.
This facility is completely free and available to everyone who has a registered mobile number linked to their Aadhaar.
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If Mobile Number Is Not Linked to Aadhaar
If your mobile number is not linked to your Aadhaar, you need to visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center. – Carry your Aadhaar enrollment slip that contains the 28-digit enrollment ID. – Provide your details and complete biometric verification. – After verification, you will receive your e-Aadhaar copy for a nominal charge of Rs 30.
Order Aadhaar PVC Card Online
UIDAI also allows users to order a PVC Aadhaar Card, which looks like an ATM or debit card and can be easily carried in a wallet.
To order it:
- Visit the UIDAI official website.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and verify with an OTP.
- Click on “Order Aadhaar PVC Card.”
- Pay Rs 50 online to confirm your request.
- UIDAI prints and dispatches the card to the India Post Department within five days.
- The PVC Aadhaar card is then delivered to your home via Speed Post.
